System Notice for Index System
JUSTICE/INS-001
SYSTEM NAMES:
The Immigration and Naturalization Service Index System, which consists of the following subsystems:
A. Agency information control record index.
B. Automobile decal parking identification system for employees.
C. Document vendors and alters index.
D. Enforcement indexes.
1. Group one.
a. Contact index.
b. Information index.
c. Antismuggling index (general).
d. Criminal, immoral, narcotic, and subversive index.
e. Suspect third party index.
2. Group two.
a. Air detail office index.
b. Antismuggling information centers, Canadian and Mexican borders.
c. Border Patrol Academy index.
d. Border Patrol sectors general index.
e. Fraudulent Document Center index.
3. Enforcement correspondence control index.
E. Extension training program enrollees.
F. Intelligence indexes.
G. Naturalization and citizenship indexes.
1. Naturalization and citizenship docket cards.
2. Examiners docket lists of petitioners for naturalization.
3. Master docket list of petitions for naturalization pending one year or more.
H. Security access clearance index.
I. Personal data card system.
J. Compassionate cases system.
K. Emergency reassignment index.
L. Alien documentation, identification and telecommunications (ADIT) system.
SYSTEM LOCATIONS:
Headquarters, Regional, Administrative Centers, Service Centers, District offices and other file control offices of the Immigration Naturalization Service in the United States as detailed in JUSTICE/INS‑999.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
A. Agency information control record index. Individuals named or referenced in documents classified for national security reasons.
B. Automobile decal parking identification for employees. Current INS employees who have the privilege of parking their cars on government premises.
C. Document vendors and alterers index (duplicates in several INS offices in the Western and Southern regions). Individuals who are alleged immigration law violators involved in the supply of fraudulent documents.
D. Enforcement indexes.
1. Group one
a. Contact index;
b. Informant index;
c. Anti‑smuggling index (general);
d. Criminal, immoral, narcotic, racketeer and subversive indexes;
e. Suspect third party index
i. Individuals who are in a position to know, learn of, and assist in locating aliens illegally in the United States;
ii. Individuals who have significant knowledge of foreign or domestic organizations subversive in nature and are willing to appear as Government witnesses or cooperate with INS on a continuing basis;
iii. Individuals who are known or suspected of being professional arrangers, transporters, harborers, and smugglers of aliens; who operate or conspire to operate with others to facilitate the surreptitious entry of an alien over a coastal or land border of the United States; and witnesses having knowledge of such matters;
iv. Individuals who are known or suspected of being habitual or notorious criminals, immorals, narcotic violators or racketeers, or subversive functionaries or leaders;
v. Individuals who are known or believed to be engaged in fraud operations involving the preparation and submission of visa petitions and other applications for benefits administered by INS; or the preparation and submission of applications for immigrant visas and/or Department of Labor certifications, or the filing of false United States birth registrations of alien children to enable them to pose as citizens or to enable parents who are immigrant visa applicants to evade the labor certification requirement.
2. Group two.
a. Air detail office index. Individuals who are pilots and/or owners of private aircraft flying between the United States and foreign countries; individuals who engage in or are suspected of being engaged in illegal activity such as alien smuggling or entry without inspection.
b. Anti‑smuggling information centers, Canadian and Mexican borders. Individuals who are known or suspected of being smugglers or transporters of illegal aliens.
c. Border Patrol Academy index. Students or former students at the Border Patrol Academy; INS officers attending advanced training classes at the Academy or the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).
d. Border Patrol sectors general index. Past or present INS employees; individuals who are law violators, witnesses, contacts, informants, members of the general public, Federal, state, county, and local officials.
e. Fraudulent Documents Center index. Individuals who are members of the general public, notaries, public, state and local birth registration officials and employees, immigration law violators, vendors of documents, donors of documents, midwives, and witnesses. Also included in the system are names and information about fictitious persons used by counterfeiters or alterers of citizenship documents.
3. Enforcement correspondence control index.
a. Individuals named in correspondence received, including employees, past employees, and others;
b. Individuals named in documents, reports, or correspondence as individuals under current or past investigation, suspended of violation of the criminal or civil provisions of the statutes enforced by INS, including Executive orders and Presidential proclamations, and witnesses and informants having knowledge of violations.
E. Extension training program enrollees (Location A, supra). INS employees and other Federal agency employees enrolled in extension training program courses administered by INS.
1. Vendors who have furnished supplies, material, equipment, and services to the Government.
2. Employees, witnesses and special deportation attendants who have performed official travel.
3. Employees and other individuals who have a valid claim against the Government.
F. Intelligence indexes. Individuals who have or are suspected of having violated the criminal or civil provisions of the statutes enforced by INS.
G. Naturalization and citizenship indexes.
1. Naturalization and citizenship docket cards. Individuals seeking benefits under Title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1958, as amended.
2. Examiners docket lists of petitioners for naturalization. Petitioners for naturalization and their beneficiaries.
3. Master docket list of petitioners for naturalization pending one year or more. Petitioners for naturalization and their beneficiaries.
H. Security access clearance index. Current INS employees who have been cleared for access to documents and materials classified in the interest of national security.
I. Personal data card system. Employees and former employees of INS.
J. Compassionate cases system. INS employees who have requested transfers for personal reasons.
K. Emergency reassignment index. INS employees who would be reassigned to other duty stations in case of emergency.
L. Alien documentation, identification, and telecommunications (ADIT) system. Aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, commuters and other authorized frequent border crossings, and nonimmigrant persons other than transients.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
A. Agency information control record index. The system contains reference and locator data on the following kinds of documents:
1. Top secret and secret materials classified as national security information, including all copies prepared from controlled documents originated, received, or transmitted by INS officers.
2. Confidential material originated by other agencies and referred to INS, including all copies prepared from controlled documents.
3. All investigative reports, responses to security checks, and intelligence material received from sources within the Department of Justice and other Federal intelligence sources.
B. Automobile decal parking identification system for employees. This system contains a list by number of each Department of Justice decal car sticker issued to local INS employees.
C. Document vendors and alterers index. This system consists of "mug book" photos of alleged immigration law violators involved in the supply of fraudulent documents, and data relating to the pictured violators including name, aliases, vital statistics, method of operation, list of convictions, present location, and source of material.
D. Enforcement indexes.
1. Group one:
a. Contact index:
b. Informant index:
c. Antismuggling index (general);
d. Criminal, immoral, narcotic, racketeer and subversive indexes;
e. Suspect third party index. These systems of records are maintained on Form G‑598, Contract Record: Form G‑169, Informant Record: Form G‑170, Smuggler Information Index Card: and other index cards containing reference and file locator data on the individuals, including in some cased biographic data, address, and a brief description of activities.
2. Group two:
a. Air detail office index. The primary record in the system is Form I‑92A, Report of Private Aircraft Arrival, which is executed by the inspecting official upon arrival of a private aircraft from foreign territory. There are also index cards, forms, investigative reports, records, and correspondence on aircraft arrivals, failures to report for inspection, and known or suspected alien smuggling operations using aircraft and microfiche indexes containing names of owners of aircraft of United States registry.
b. Anti‑smuggling information centers. Canadian and Mexican borders. This system contains Form G‑170. Smuggler Information Index Card, other index cards, and correspondence relating to anti‑smuggling activities. These indexes are in loose-leaf form and are distributed to Border Patrol offices in the border areas.
c. Border Patrol Academy index. This system contains general information and correspondence regarding each student’s academic progress in training. The information is maintained on the following forms: SW‑91, Probationary Achievement Report: SW‑91A. Scholastic Grade Worksheet: SW‑91B. IOBTC Achievement Report‑Immigration Inspector: SW‑91C IOBTC Achievement Report‑ Investigator: SW‑96, Class Rating Form: SW‑123, Training Data: SW‑282, Registration Information Form: SW‑446, Conduct and Efficiency Report of Probationary Employee‑5 1/2 and 10 Months Exam Grades.
d. Border Patrol sectors general index. This system contains indexes, forms, reports, and records relating to activities of the Border Patrol including Form I‑14, Record or Apprehension of Seizure Form I‑326, Prosecution Reports: Form I‑263A and I‑263B. Record of Sworn Statement: Form I‑195, Criminal Prosecution Control Card; Form I‑263W, Record of Sworn Statement‑Witness; Form I‑236, Prosecution Reports; Form G‑170. Smuggler Information Index Card; Form C‑296, Report of Violation of Section 239, Immigration and Nationality Act; Form C‑330, Notice of Action Information; Form C‑445. Conduct and Efficiency Evaluation of Probationary Appointees; Form C‑598, Contact Record. This system also contains copies of correspondence and memorandums between INS offices and outside agencies and individuals, as well as photographs of some violators of the immigration laws of individuals suspected of being involved in immigration law violations.
e. Fraudulent Document Center index. This system contains birth certificates, baptismal certificates, and other identification documents used by aliens to support their fraudulent claims to United States citizenship. Most of the documents are genuine; however, there are also counterfeit and altered documents in the system. Also contained in the system are cross-indexes, investigative reports, and records of individuals involved in fraud schemes or whose documents have been put to fraudulent usage.
3. Enforcement correspondence control index. This system contains reference and locator information on documents, reports, and correspondence received in the offices of the Associate Commissioner, Enforcement. Records are maintained on Form C‑617, Correspondence Control Card, and Form CO‑147, Call‑up‑Index‑‑Domestic Control.
E. Extension training program enrollees. This system contains correspondence and records of each enrollee's test scores; dates of actions such as mailing of lesson materials, test results, and certificates of completion; and dates of receipt of tests.
F. Intelligence indexes: Records include reference and locator information on documents, reports, bulletins, and correspondence: Records are categorized by name, violation, and activity.
G. Naturalization and citizenship indexes.
1. Naturalization and citizenship docket cards. Docket cards are 3x5 or 5x8 index cards for each applicant, beneficiary, or petitioner, recording type of application, date of receipt, file and/or petition number, court number where petition for naturalization was filed, and reference number of the individual's case file.
2. Examiners' docket lists of petitioners for naturalization. Records are maintained on Form N‑476, Examiner's Docket List, and record court of naturalization jurisdiction, petition number, petition filing date, court number, name of petitioner, name of beneficiary, proposed recommendation by the naturalization examiner, reasons of continuance, and reference number of the individual's case file.
3. Master docket lists of petitions for naturalization pending one year or more. Records are maintained on Form N‑476, Examiner's Docket List, and contain reference and locator information on petitions pending for one year or longer.
H. Property issued to employees. Records are maintained on Form G‑570, Record‑Receipt‑‑Property Issued to Employees, which lists name, description of property, serial number, dates issued and returned, employee's initials, and supervisor's initials.
I. Security access clearance index. Records are kept on 3x5 index cards listing employee's name, dated when clearances were granted, and levels of clearance. Related records and reports are maintained by the Office of Management and Finance, Department of Justice.
J. Personal data card system. Records are kept on Form G‑74, Personal Data Card, for each employee or former employee. Information includes name, date of birth, height, weight, sex, blood type, photograph, and color of hair and eyes.
K. Compassionate cases system. Records are kept on 3x5 index cards containing employees' name, position, grade, present location, date of request, date circulated to committee, disposition, and (when applicable) new location of employee. Relating records include the employee's request: Form G‑410, Employee Qualification‑Skills Inventory; local and regional recommendations, medical statements (where applicable), records of committee actions, and response to employee.
L. Emergency reassignment index. Records are kept on Form G‑560, Emergency Activity Project Assignment. Information includes name, age, grade, title, official station, residence, telephone number, and emergency assignment activity.
M. Alien documentation, identification and telecommunications (ADIT) system. Records consist of formatted data base records of personal and biographical information such as name, date of birth, picture and fingerprint coordinates, height, mother's first name, father's first name, city/town/village of birth.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
A. General, applicable to all Service index system, includes but is not limited to: Sections 103, 265 and 290 and Title III of the Immigrations and Nationality Act, hereinafter referred to as the Act (66 Stat. 163), as amended (8 U.S.C. 1103; 8 U.S.C. 135; 8 U.S.C. 1360), and the regulations pursuant thereto.
B. Specific, applicable to some of the indexes, including but not limited to:
1. Executive Order 12356 and 28 CFR 17.79‑‑Agency control information record index, and Access clearance information system.
2. Title III of the Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. section 1401 through 1503), and the regulations promulgated thereunder‑‑Naturalizations and citizenship indexes.
3. Sections 235 and 287 of the Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1225; and 8 U.S.C. 1357), and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto‑‑Personnel investigations.
4. 5 U.S.C. 4113‑‑Extension training program.
5. 5 U.S.C. 552. The Freedom of Information Act requires certain record keeping; this system was established and is maintained in order to enable INS to comply with this requirement.
6. 5 U.S.C. 301‑‑ Personal Data Card System, and Compassionate Cases System.
7. Executive Order 11490‑‑Emergency Reassignment Index.
8. Section 204, 214, and 290 of the Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1254, 1184, 1360)‑‑Application and petition system.
PURPOSE (S):
This system of records is used to serve the public by providing data for responses, when authorized, to written inquiries, complaints and so forth. It is also used to administer the management, operational, and enforcement activities of the Service. The records are used by officers and employees of the Service and the Department of Justice in the administration and enforcement of the immigration and nationality laws, and related statutes, including the processing of applications for benefits under these laws, detecting violations of these laws, and for referrals for prosecution.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTANED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
Relevant information contained in this system of records may be disclosed as follows:
A. To clerks and judges of courts exercising naturalization jurisdiction for the purpose of filing petitions for naturalization and to enable such courts to determine eligibility for naturalization or grounds for revocation of naturalization.
B. To the Department of State in the processing of petitions or applications for benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Laws, Act, and all other immigration and nationality laws, including treaties and reciprocal agreements.
C. To other federal, state, and local government law enforcement and regulatory agencies, foreign governments, the Department of Defense, including all components thereof, the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury; the Central Intelligence Agency, the Selective Service System, the United States Coast Guard, the United Nations, INTERPOL and individuals and organizations during the course of investigation in the processing of a matter or a proceeding within the purview of the immigration and nationality laws, to elicit information required by the Service to carry out its functions and statutory mandates.
D. Where there is an indication of a violation or potential violation of law (whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature) to the appropriate agency, (whether federal, state, local or foreign) charged with the responsibility of investigating or prosecuting such violations or charged with enforcing or implementing the statute, rule, regulation or order issued pursuant thereto.
E. Where there is an indication of a violation or potential violation of the immigration and nationality laws, or of a general status within Service jurisdiction, or by regulation, rule, or order issued pursuant thereto, to a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal and to opposing counsel in the course of discovery.
F. To a federal, state, local or foreign government agency in response to its request, in connection with the hiring or retention of an employee, the issuance of a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation of an employee, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant, loan, or other benefit by the requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and necessary to the requesting agency's decision on the matter.
G. To a federal, state or local agency maintaining civil, criminal or other relevant enforcement information or other pertinent information, such as current licenses. If necessary to obtain information relevant to a decision of this Service concerning the hiring or retention of an employee, the issuance of a security clearance, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license grant or other benefit.
H. Where there is an indication of a violation or potential violation of the laws of another nation, (whether civil or criminal) to the appropriate foreign government agency charged with enforcement or implementing such laws: to international organizations engaged in the collection and dissemination of intelligence concerning criminal activity.
I. To the Office of Management and Budget in connection with the review of private relief legislation as set forth in OMB Circular No. A‑19 at any stage of the legislative coordination and clearance process as set forth in that Circular.
J. To other Federal agencies for the purpose of conducting national intelligence and security investigations.
K. To an applicant, petitioner or respondent or to his or her attorney or representative (as defined in 8 CFR 1.1(j) in connection with any proceeding before the Service.
L. To a federal, state, local or foreign government agency on a discretionary and/or reciprocal basis in response to its request, to assist in the collection or repayment of loans and fraudulently‑secured benefits or grants.
M. To the news media and the public pursuant to 28 CFR 50.2 unless it is determined that release of the specific information in the context of a particular case would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
N. To a Member of Congress or staff acting upon the Member's behalf when the Member or staff requests the information on behalf of and at the request of the individual who is the subject of the record.
O. To General Services Administration and National Achieves and Records Administration in records management inspections conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Generally, index records and cards are stored in manually operated index machines, file drawers, and boxes; other information is stored manually as paper records in file folders. Inactive files are stored at Federal Records Center, Exceptions are as follows:
A. Subsystems of records are maintained in file folder, on lists and forms, microfilm, microfiche and computer processable storage media.
B. Alien documentation, identification, and telecommunications (ADIT) system information is stored on magnetic tape and disks. Original forms completed by the individuals are filed with other records.
C. Alien enemy index: Index records are maintained on microfilm. Actual files are stored in Federal Records Centers.
D. Enforcement indexes: Original index cards and records are stored in manually operated file drawers and machines. Some records are also maintained in the automated system published in a notice entitled "JUSTICE/DEA‑INS‑111, Automated Intelligence Records Systems (Pathfinder)."
RETRIEVABILITY:
Generally, records are indexed and retrievable by name and/or "A" or "C" file number Exceptions are as follows:
A. Air detail office index system: Aircraft data is filed in numerical sequence, within each calendar year.
B. Intelligence indexes: Records are retrieved by name within organization, activity, or type of violation.
C. Examiners' docket lists of petitioners for naturalization, and Master Docket lists of petitions for naturalization pending one year or more, are filed chronologically for each court exercising naturalization jurisdiction. Relating records are filed by petition number.
SAFEGUARDS:
Access controls: Records are safeguarded in accordance with Department of Justice rules and procedures. INS fficers are located in buildings under security guard, and access to premises is by official identification. All records are stored in spaces which are locked outside of normal office hours. Many records are stored in cabinets or machines which are locked outside of normal office hours. Access to automated system is controlled by restricted password for use of remote terminals in secured areas.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Several general rules apply to many subsystems of records:
A. Correspondence control cards (forms G‑617) are normally retained for one year following the year in which created.
B. Correspondence portions of subject files are normally retained no longer than two years. Records are then either microfilmed or destroyed by burning.
C. Records in policy portions of subject files are retained indefinitely.
D. Indexes and records not specifically mentioned are retained only so long as they serve a useful purpose.
E. Records are destroyed by shredding, burning, or as provided in disposal schedules.
Exceptions to the general practices are as follows:
A. Alien documentation, identification, and telecommunications (ADIT) system records are maintained until naturalization, death, or other material change in status of the individual, or until the registration card is relinquished.
B. Air detail office index: Forms I‑92A are retained for five years.
C. Border Patrol trainee examination papers are destroyed six months after the trainee officer completes his probationary year.
D. Compassionate cases system records are retained for three years after completion of action.
E. Emergency reassignment index records are destroyed upon the transfer, separation, retirement, or death of the employee.
F. Enforcement indexes relating to law violators and witnesses are retained for three years. Routine investigations records are destroyed when the investigation is closed. Correspondence control records are destroyed after final action on the subject matter.
G. Intelligence indexes: records are maintained indefinitely.
H. Naturalization examiners, docket lists and master docket lists are retained for two years. Naturalization and citizenship docket cards are purged after applications are rejected, closed, granted, or denied, or petitions for naturalization are granted, denied, or nonfiled.
I. Personal data cards are retained for three years after the employee is separated (Location A. supra). In regional offices (Location B. supra), records are destroyed after the employee is separated.
J. Personnel investigations records are destroyed at the close of the fiscal year following the year of investigation. However, Operation Clean Sweep records are being retained until the program is terminated. Records of criminal investigation are retained as long as the information serves a useful purpose.
K. Security access clearance index records are destroyed upon the separation, death, or retirement of the employee.
SYSTEM MANAGER (S) AND ADDRESS:
A. The system manager, Servicewide, is the Associate Commissioner, Immigration Resources Management.
B. The Associate Commissioner, Immigration Resources Management is the sole manager of the following subsystems:
1. Agency information control record index.
2. Alien documentation, identification and telecommunications (ADIT) system.
3. Document vendors and alterers index.
4. Enforcement correspondence control index.
5. Intelligence indexes.
6. Property issued to employees.
7. Security access clearance index.
C. The following officials are system managers for special subsystems:
1. Automobile decal parking identification for employees: Deputy Regional Administrators.
2. Enforcement indexes, group one (Contact index; information index; Antismuggling index (general); Criminal, immoral, narcotic, racketeer and subversive indexes; Suspect third party index); the ranking Service officer of the offices in which the indexes are maintained.
3. Enforcement indexes, group two:
a. Air detail office index: Deputy Director (Location J, supra).
b. Antismuggling information centers;
i. Canadian border, Chief Patrol Agent;
ii. Mexican Border, Deputy Director,
c. Border Patrol Academy index: Chief Patrol Agent,
d. Border Patrol sectors general index; Chief Patrol Agent,
e. Fraudulent Document Center index.
4. Compassionate cases system: Associate Commissioner, Human Resources and Administration (HQHRA) and Regional Administrators.
5. Emergency reassignment index: Regional Administrators; District Directors, Officers in charge and Chief Patrol Agents.
6. Extension training program enrollees: Chief, Employee Development Branch, Office of Assistant Commissioner, Personnel and Career Development.
7. Naturalization and citizenship indexes:
a. Naturalization and citizenship docket cards, and Examiners' docket lists of petitioners for naturalization: District Directors and Officers in Charge,
b. Master docket lists of petitions for naturalization pending one year or more: The Associate Commissioner, Examinations; Regional Administrators; District Directors; and Officers in Charge.
8. Personnel data card system: Director of Personnel (HQPER) and Regional Personnel Officers.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
A. Inquiries should be addressed to the FOIA/PA Officer at the INS office where the record is maintained or (if unknown) to the FOIA/PA Officer, INS, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20536.
B. Systems totally exempt from disclosure pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 532a (j) and (k) listed below:
1. Agency information and control record index.
2. Document vendors and alterers index.
3. Emergency reassignment index.
4. Enforcement indexes, group one:
a. Contact index,
b. Informant index,
c. Anti‑smuggling index (general),
d. Criminal, immoral, narcotic, racketeer, and subversive indexes,
e. Suspect third party index.
5. Enforcement indexes, group two: Anti‑smuggling information centers, Canadian and Mexican borders.
6. Intelligence indexes.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
In all cases, requests for access to a record from any record subsystem shall be in writing by mail or in person. If a request for access is made in writing, the envelope and letter shall be clearly marked "Privacy Access Request." The requester shall include a description of the general subject matter and if known, the relating file number. To identify a record relating to an individual, the requester should provide the individual's full name; date and place of birth; alien, citizen, and, if appropriate, the date and place of entry into or departure from the United States. The requester shall also provide a most of the subsystems of records contain information which the Attorney General has exempted from disclosure pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a (j) and (k), and records which are classified pursuant to Executive order. Each requester will be accorded access to the records relating to himself only to the extent that such records are not within the scope of exemptions and are not classified.
CONTESTING RECORDS PROCEDURES:
Any individual desiring to contest or amend information maintained in the system should direct his request to the INS office that maintains his record or if not known to the FOIA/PA Officer, INS 425 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20536 or to the office in which he believes a record concerning him may exist. The request should state clearly what information is being contested, the reasons for contesting it, and the proposed amendment to the information.
Record source categories: Basic information contained in INS records is supplied by individuals on Department of State and INS applications and reports. Other information comes from inquiries and/or complaints from members of the general public and members of the Congress; referrals of inquiries and/or complaints directed to the White House or Attorney General; INS reports of investigation, sworn statements, correspondence and memorandums; official reports, memorandums, and written referrals from other government agencies, including Federal, state, and local, and from various courts and regulatory agencies; information from foreign government agencies and international organizations; and personnel and administrative applications and forms.
SYSTEMS EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT:
The Attorney General has exempted this system from subsections (c) (3) and (4); (d); (e) (1), (2), and (3); (e)(4) (G), (H); (e) (5) and (8); and (g); of the Privacy Act. These exemptions apply to the extent that information in the subsystems is subject to exemption pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a (j) and (k). Rules have been promulgated in accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553 (b), (c); and (e) and have been published in the Federal Register as additions to Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (28 CFR 16.99).